How to Say "hoagie" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “hoagie” is “sándwich” — use 'sándwich' when referring to a hoagie in certain regions of the US, especially if you are using a more general term for sandwich..
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nounA1regional US term for a sub
Use 'sándwich' when referring to a hoagie in certain regions of the US, especially if you are using a more general term for sandwich.
Examples
¿Quieres un sándwich de jamón y queso para el almuerzo?
Do you want a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch?
submarino
/soob-mah-REE-noh//suβmaˈɾino/
nounC1US informal
Use 'submarino' for a hoagie, particularly in Latin America, where it is a common and widely understood term for this type of sandwich.
Examples
Vamos a comprar un submarino de pavo y queso para el almuerzo.
We are going to buy a turkey and cheese sub sandwich for lunch.
Prefiero pedir un submarino grande que dos pequeños.
I prefer to order one large sub than two small ones.
Choosing Between 'Sándwich' and 'Submarino'
Learners often confuse 'sándwich' and 'submarino' because 'sándwich' is a general term. However, 'submarino' specifically refers to the long, sub-style sandwich, while 'sándwich' can be a regional US term for it or a general sandwich.
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